Homeschooling Saints

  Today, it’s our joy to be celebrating our 100th episode with the founders of Homeschool Connections, the sponsors of our program, Walter Crawford and Maureen Wittmann. If you’re able to pause and relax with us, we’ll be raising a glass together and having a virtual party, and we’d love to have you join in!   We’re going to talk about our own homeschools, our favorite homeschooling tips, podcast episodes, worst homeschool day ever, favorite easy meals, and inviting YOU to be a part of Homeschooling Saints! Don’t miss this!   Contact: Lisa@WonderfullyMade139.com   Our Favorite Resources:   For the Love of Literature, by Maureen Wittmann https://www.beholdpublications.com/wordpress1/product/love-of-literature/?v=2320522a6676   Better Late Than Early, by Raymond & Dorothy Moore https://www.amazon.com/Better-Late-Than-Early-Education/dp/0883490498   Designing Your Own Classical Curriculum, by Laura Berquist https://www.ignatius.com/Designing-Your-Own-...

Episode 99:  Celebrate Advent AND Santa Advent can go by in a stressed-out blur, leaving us exhausted by Christmas morning. But there’s a better way, a Catholic way full of delightful traditions, stories, and prayers your family will learn from and love. Today, we are blessed to have bestselling author, Kendra Tierney, here to help us Celebrate Advent AND Santa! Don’t miss this.   Find Kendra Tierney: https://catholicallyear.com   Find Kendra’s book! https://www.ignatius.com/The-Catholic-All-Year-Compendium-P3032.aspx   To connect with Kendra on all her social media platforms and ministries, click this link:   https://catholicallyear.com/about/   Previous Episodes with Kendra: Celebrating the Octave of Christmas and Epiphany: #63: https://homeschoolingsaints.podbean.com/e/episode-63-celebrating-the-octave-and-epiphany/   Celebrate the Triduum Like Never Before: #77: https://homeschoolingsaints.podbean.com/e/episode-77%C2%A0-celebrate-the-triduum-like-n...

Episode 98: Good Music Really Matters   Many of us enroll our children in music programs because we want them to have a foundation in music theory, perhaps learn to play an instrument, and ultimately, to be able to appreciate the beauty of musical expression. Today’s extraordinary guest, award-winning composer and author, Michael Kurek, is here to tell us why Good Music Really Matters.   Find Michael Kurek and his free music appreciation resources here: www.michaelkurek.com   Michael's book: The Sound of Beauty: A Classical Composer on Music in the Spiritual Life is here: https://www.amazon.com/Sound-Beauty-Classical-Composer-Spiritual/dp/1621642712   Find Michael's courses in the Unlimited Access program at Homeschool Connections: https://homeschoolconnections.com/unlimited-access/   Today's Short Feature : Books & Blessings, with A.J. Cattapan Topic: Awakening, by Jacqueline Brown Find Amy: https://www.ajcattapan.com   Thank you to the following contr...

  Homeschooling families are famous for producing precocious kids. But doesn’t it make perfect sense that the parents who raise those amazing kids are totally awesome, too. It’s my delight to have as our guest, today, a fantastic Homeschooling Dad, Lawyer, and Mystery Author, Antony Kolenc!   Find Tony Kolenc here: http://www.antonykolenc.com   Loyola's Curriculum Companions to the Harwood Mysteries: https://www.harwoodmysteries.com/curriculum-companions/   Tony’s Podcast: http://www.antonykolenc.com/the-shepherds-pie.html  Catholic Teen Books: https://www.catholicteenbooks.com    Today’s Short Feature : Chantal Howard, Idea to Real Topic: Doubt Leads to Growth Contact: https://www.aromarosary.com/   Thank you to the following contributors who made this podcast possible: Our Sponsor HomeschoolConnections.com Homeschooling Saints Theme Music Composed by Taylor Kirkwood Intro voice Dave Palmer radio personality and author of St. Thoma...

Episode 96: Carrying Crosses and Embracing Joy   Some days, months, even years, it can feel like our crosses and just too heavy, and even the strongest among us can start to lose touch with the joy of our Catholic faith. A wonderful veteran homeschooling mom many of you already know and love, Mary Ellen Barrett, will share with us about Carrying Crosses and Embracing Joy. Don’t miss this.   Find Mary Ellen Barrett here: www.maryellenbarrett.com  and here: bonnybluehouse@gmail.com     Seton Home Study School: https://www.setonhome.org   More Fun with Mary Ellen:   Episode 1: Busting Myths About Homeschoolers https://homeschoolingsaints.podbean.com/e/reasons-you-have-to-be-crazy-to-homeschool/   Episode 30: Keeping Your Husband Happy (Easy Tips) https://homeschoolingsaints.podbean.com/e/keeping-your-husband-happy-easy-tips/   Episode 69: Love in a Time of Quarantine https://homeschoolingsaints.podbean.com/e/episode-69-love-in-a-time-of-qua...

Episode 95:  Celebrate the Holy in Halloween The stores are full of Halloween candy and decorations that suggest a rather pagan celebration, but this is a distinctly Catholic time of year with a fascinating history and delightful traditions just waiting to be enjoyed with our families. Today, we are blessed to have bestselling author, Kendra Tierney, here to help us Celebrate the Holy in Halloween!   Find Kendra Tierney: https://catholicallyear.com   Find Kendra’s book! https://www.ignatius.com/The-Catholic-All-Year-Compendium-P3032.aspx   Kendra on Social Media: https://catholicallyear.com/about/   Previous Episodes with Kendra: Celebrating the Octave of Christmas and Epiphany:   #63: https://homeschoolingsaints.podbean.com/e/episode-63-celebrating-the-octave-and-epiphany/     Celebrate the Triduum Like Never Before: #77: https://homeschoolingsaints.podbean.com/e/episode-77%C2%A0-celebrate-the-triduum-like-never-before/  ...

Episode 94: DIY Retreats for Homeschooling Moms   It’s not uncommon for busy homeschooling moms to get in the habit of just pushing through their exhaustion, even to the point of burnout. Sometimes we need the help of other women to remind us to take time to rest in the Lord as beloved daughters. Our guest, today, Jenny Bales, is here to share her beautiful DIY Retreats for Homeschooling Moms!   Find Jenny Bales:   Heart of a Mother https://www.heartofamother.net Bloom Homeschooling (Consulting) https://www.heartofamother.net/bloom/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/1416155725067811   Today's Short Feature : A.J. Cattapan, Books & Blessings Today's Topic: The Boy Who Knew, by Corinna Turner Find Amy here: https://www.ajcattapan.com   Thank you to the following contributors who made this podcast possible: Our Sponsor HomeschoolConnections.com Homeschooling Saints Theme Music Composed by Taylor Kirkwood Intro voice Dave Palmer radio perso...